MEP Coordinator

DPR Construction; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an MEP coordinator in Greenville, SC, with at least 5 years of experience in commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects. The MEP coordinator will manage all aspects of MEP systems coordination, collaborating with various project teams and providing onsite support. Key qualifications include strong understanding of MEP concepts, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant design and construction software. This position offers a salaried role within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an MEP coordinator.
• Ability to run complex meetings and follow up on deliverables.
• Proficient in CPM scheduling and lean pull planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day MEP systems using virtual design.
• Provide onsite construction support for MEP systems.
• Develop and oversee MEP quality and safety programs.

Skills

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering concepts

Coordination with multiple stakeholders

Conflict resolution

Understanding of building automation systems

Use of current virtual design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

DPR Construction is seeking an MEP coordinator with at least 5 years of commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction experience. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of all aspects of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, low voltage system, and fire sprinkler scopes of a project(s). The MEP coordinator will work closely with all members of the project team, project executives and regional leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for estimating support, subcontractor bid reviews, scheduling, project logistics, and constructability reviews as it relates to MEP systems.
• Support both pre-construction and the project team in reviewing trade partners estimates and costs as it relates to design changes.
• Manage the owner-architect interface in the planning and installation of electrical, HVAC, automation, plumbing, process piping, low voltage systems, fire/life safety, and fire protection design/construction coordination (validated and non-validated systems).
• Participate in review of all MEP related shop drawings and submittals.
• Assist in the development of full commissioning plans for all MEP systems, identifying test requirements, required inspections, startup activities, factory acceptance testing, project and vendor documentation requirements, and integrated test plans demonstrating full system operations.
• Oversee coordination of MEP systems through the project virtual design and construction process.
• Provide onsite construction support for MEP systems and oversee start-up, balancing, commissioning, and validation certification, including owner training and project closeout.
• Develop and oversee project-specific MEP quality and safety programs, including leading safety cause mapping for post-MEP safety events.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering concepts and applicable codes.
• Able to work with multiple stakeholders to identify and resolve complex issues related to MEP design and construction.
• Ability to run complex meetings with multiple attendees, issue minutes promptly, and follow up with participants for deliverables.
• Good understanding of fire/life safety and fire sprinkler systems and their integration with mechanical and building systems.
• Good understanding of the test and balance process and requirements.
• Good understanding of building automation systems and sequences as they relate to MEP.
• Good understanding of MEP-related safety regulations and ability to contribute to a culture of safety in a construction environment.
• Proficient in the use of current virtual design and construction software.
• Experience with CPM scheduling and lean pull planning processes; knowledge of Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Comfortable in an open and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to create and support a positive team environment.
• 5+ years of experience as an MEP coordinator, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• This position is salaried.